TY - CHAP
T1 - Ecosystem services, biodiversity, and the millennium development goals
AU - Uy, Noralene
AU - Shaw, Rajib
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Ecosystem services are essential for human well-being. The chapter explores the linkages between ecosystems and ecosystem services, biodiversity, and the Millennium Development Goals. Specifically, it focuses on the discussions in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, the ecosystem approach within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and ecosystems' role in the achievement of specific targets of the Millennium Development Goals. It highlights the need for ecosystem-based approaches to ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, and attainment of human well-being.
AB - Ecosystem services are essential for human well-being. The chapter explores the linkages between ecosystems and ecosystem services, biodiversity, and the Millennium Development Goals. Specifically, it focuses on the discussions in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, the ecosystem approach within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and ecosystems' role in the achievement of specific targets of the Millennium Development Goals. It highlights the need for ecosystem-based approaches to ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, and attainment of human well-being.
KW - Biodiversity
KW - Convention on Biological Diversity
KW - Ecosystem services
KW - Millennium development goals
KW - Millennium ecosystem assessment
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U2 - 10.1108/S2040-7262(2012)0000012008
DO - 10.1108/S2040-7262(2012)0000012008
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:84886619034
SN - 9781780526904
T3 - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
SP - 19
EP - 39
BT - Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
A2 - Uy, Noralene
A2 - Shaw, Rajib
ER -